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Shut up! Announcing your plans makes you less motivated to accomplish them. | Derek Sivers

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Shut up! Announcing your plans makes you less motivated to accomplish them. | Derek Sivers

Description: Tests done since 1933 show that people who talk about their intentions are less likely to make them happen.

Announcing your plans to others satisfies your self-identity just enough that you’re less motivated to do the hard work needed.

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- Jorge Cabaleiro
  
  5 months ago
  
  Lately I've confirmed this for myself. Working for something is totally different from saying you want something. Interesting article.
  
  Lately I've confirmed this for myself. Working for something is totally different from saying you want something. Interesting article.
  Commented in: Brains & minds: sciences of thinking, learning, understanding & reasoning
- Jorge Cabaleiro
  
  5 months ago
  
  Mejor manos a la obra que ponerse a decir que vas a hacer. Desde el punto de vista científico de la psicología.
  
  Mejor manos a la obra que ponerse a decir que vas a hacer. Desde el punto de vista científico de la psicología.
  Commented in: Superación personal
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